Looking to to improve and enhance the quality of life in our ever-changing society through leadership, scholarship, inquiry and service? That's our mission.

As the top ranked public school of education on the East Coast – and #21 nationwide – UConn's Neag School of Education produces some of the country's most sought-after teachers.

With 4 of our core programs – curriculum and instruction, elementary education, secondary education and special education – ranked among the nation's top 20, and the #1 doctoral kinesiology program in the country, we really are a "school of education on the move."

Teaching Professions

As a student in UConn’s Neag School of Education teacher preparation program, participate in our 5-year Integrated Bachelor’s/Master’s Teacher Education Program to become an elementary, secondary or special education teacher. By the time you graduate you will have worked in classrooms for 3 years in general, special education, elementary, secondary, urban and suburban environments. This preparation results in graduates who remain in the teaching field far longer than the national average.

Kinesiology

Alternatively, you may choose to pursue a degree in our Department of Kinesiology. The Department’s focus includes enhancement of health and wellness across the lifespan, study of the many physiological mechanisms underlying human performance, and the psychological and sociological aspects of sport. Here, you will gain real-world experience as you work in the state-of-the-art labs of renowned faculty members, studying human movement, sport and exercise science.

We offer you the benefits of top-notch facilities. Coupled with expanded community and classroom space, our students and faculty prosper in a facility that promotes learning and collaboration. We are home to: